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    YUYU YANG (1926-1997)

    Flying Dragon

    1990

    Stainless Steel, 7/9
    220x130x160cm

    Dated 1990, signed Yang Yin-Feng in Chinese, numbered 7/9

    Estimate TWD 1,600,000-2,000,000
    USD 51,800-64,800
    HKD 0-0

    Hammer Price TWD 1,800,000
    USD 57,325
    HKD 452,261

With a certificate of authenticity from Yu Yu Yang Foundation

Provenance：

Illustrated："Yuyu Yang Corpus Volum I," Artist Publishing Co., Taipei, 2015, Page 316 - 317 (different edition)

Exhibition：

Exposition：

Yu Yu Yang is one of the most famous sculptors in Taiwan, he was prolific in painting, graphic painting, sculptures, and landscape planning. Among all, the best known is his large scale sculptures in numerous public areas. Yu Yu Yang was also a passionate advocate for studying various relationships between "landscape" and "art". Known as a devoted Buddhist, the influence of his realization of Buddhist sculptures from the North Wei dynasty and Buddhist philosophy can be seen in the naming and form of his artwork. He provided a complete translation for the environment, universe, life and nature. 

Yu Yu Yang's most famous artworks are mostly large scale scenery public art and the numerous miniature copies. Flying Dragon was created during the latter part of his career, it was made of stainless steel. It was founded by China Airlines and produced by the Taipei Lantern Association (now relocated to Xihu Resort, Miaoli). A huge dragon with a length of 31.5 meters, it is one of the few limited editions made in a smaller scale. Regardless of the original size or copy version, "Flying Dragon" composes of characteristics such as "smooth", "sharp" and "bright". Simplifying from the classical dragon design and minimizing the cultural symbol, the artist focuses on the "uplifting" movement of the flying dragon. The familiar dragon scale armor, the tail and even the whiskers cannot be seen, viewers can only see the visual effect of the dragon head. Along with the strength presented by stainless steel, intertwining upwards from the base, viewers can experience the momentum aesthetics of the dragon. 

Quoting from the Yijing: while the dragon soars in the sky, meeting a great person will be advantageous, and from a historical and social perspective, "Flying Dragon" from the 1990s answered to the highly developed society. Only under such a great environment, the government will care more about the people's expectations. The miniature "Flying Dragon" can also bring a different meaning and anticipation for a personal "chi" and "soaring" through appreciation of aesthetics and history.

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